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Why do people keep saying Kiffin will eventually leave LSU for Bama?

Posted on 12/1/25 at 12:18 pm
Posted by Switchup91
Member since Sep 2021
29 posts
Posted on 12/1/25 at 12:18 pm
He can accomplish the same thing here as he can in Tuscaloosa. Why is anyone pretending like that's a better job with more resources or better recruiting? It makes absolutely no sense to me. Am I missing something?
Posted by Shanks A Lot
Member since Dec 2023
1067 posts
Posted on 12/1/25 at 12:19 pm to
Bama must really hate their coach. Or their coach really hates their fanbase.
Posted by Chicken
Jackassistan
Member since Aug 2003
26675 posts
Posted on 12/1/25 at 12:20 pm to
I would bet big money that Kiffin will never be head coach at Alabama...
This post was edited on 12/1/25 at 12:24 pm
Posted by POOLTIGER
Lafayette
Member since Jun 2025
120 posts
Posted on 12/1/25 at 12:21 pm to
People who know Bama say they would never pursue Kiffin anyways after his stint there. I am sure things change if he is successful here, but I dont think it is some foregone conclusion there would eb any mutual interest.
Posted by burreauxsballz
Member since Jan 2022
1845 posts
Posted on 12/1/25 at 12:21 pm to
I know I’m biased in this, and while Bama is probably a better job than LSU, I really don’t think the difference is that big. They have a more storied history but there’s nothing intrinsic about the program in the year 2025 that makes it easier to win at than lsu. Similar money, recruiting base, coaches salary, stadium size, etc.
Posted by PSS101
Member since Jun 2024
1055 posts
Posted on 12/1/25 at 12:21 pm to
Bama football=LSU Baseball. Both historic powers. Alabama and maybe Texas are the only 2 programs that may appeal to him.
Posted by vl100butch
Ridgeland, MS
Member since Sep 2005
36657 posts
Posted on 12/1/25 at 12:22 pm to
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Bama must really hate their coach. Or their coach really hates their fanbase.


How much of this is coming from his wife living in Tuscaloosa and having to put up with the locals?
Posted by UnluckyTiger
Member since Sep 2003
41516 posts
Posted on 12/1/25 at 12:22 pm to
The only worry I have with Kiffin is the NFL after he wins a title or two here.

His ego doesn’t want to follow Saban and Bear and be under their shadow. This man wants a statue of himself at a major program and LSU is that shot.
This post was edited on 12/1/25 at 12:23 pm
Posted by BlakeBakerfan
Member since Nov 2025
6 posts
Posted on 12/1/25 at 12:22 pm to
Most of that is just salty Ole Miss fans
Posted by DeathValley85
Member since May 2011
18873 posts
Posted on 12/1/25 at 12:23 pm to
2 groups

1. People who don't like Kiffin
2. Chicken Littles
Posted by caliegeaux
Booo Cheeeen
Member since Aug 2004
12345 posts
Posted on 12/1/25 at 12:24 pm to
here's my take.

if he's not successful here, he likely wouldn't be there.

if he's successful here, whats the point the of going there?

he could be the guy after the guy at bama, or he could be his own legacy at LSU.
This post was edited on 12/1/25 at 12:31 pm
Posted by Datbayoubengal
Port City
Member since Sep 2009
28893 posts
Posted on 12/1/25 at 12:24 pm to
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I would bet big money that Kiffin will never be headcoach at Alabama
exactly. The amount of salty media guys yesterday mentioning this like it made any damn sense was baffling. I understand dumb fans in the comments, but the stupidity from the guys who make talking college football a career, I actually have some semblance of standards for.
Posted by cbree88
South Louisiana
Member since Feb 2010
9657 posts
Posted on 12/1/25 at 12:25 pm to
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would bet big money that Kiffin will never be headcoach at Alabama...


Wow, that’s impressive if Chicken is saying this. That carries some weight.
This post was edited on 12/1/25 at 12:26 pm
Posted by southendzoneresident
Member since Jun 2013
1529 posts
Posted on 12/1/25 at 12:26 pm to
Dude stop worrying about this. It makes us look weak. If that time comes we will deal with it then. LSU will match its a matter of what he wants. I think he wants a Saban type legacy if thats the case he stays here. Less years spent rebuilding means more opportunities to win it all. Plus he wont diminish Nick's legacy at Bama in the process in other words he gets be the Nick Saban of LSU. Death Valley with Lane Kiffin field type thing. Enjoy today and stop worrying about future. Nick was right our fans always have the sky is falling mentality. LSU is about to go on a huge run! Enjoy the ride!
Posted by Zippydog
metairie , La
Member since Jan 2020
1063 posts
Posted on 12/1/25 at 12:26 pm to
LSU is a college football destination , like Alabama , Georgia , Ohio State . There is no interstate competition for players and you have fertile recruiting ground . The fan base is supportive and reasonable . They wont burn your house down if you lose a game .
Posted by Big EZ Tiger
Member since Jul 2010
26219 posts
Posted on 12/1/25 at 12:26 pm to
Nothing would be shocking with Kiffin. Just hope he capitalizes on our resources and gets us another national championship. If he leaves after being successful, so be it. It's who we wanted and we know his track record.
Posted by CheerWhine
A little bit of Mardi Gras
Member since Apr 2014
77130 posts
Posted on 12/1/25 at 12:26 pm to
Agreed. Bama had a historic run with Saban, but now that he's retired, we're more or less on equal footing. Both schools are historic powers, Bama admittedly more so, but they have to deal with Auburn in their state, and we're the only Power 4 school in Louisiana, so it balances out.
Posted by michael corleone
baton rouge
Member since Jun 2005
6427 posts
Posted on 12/1/25 at 12:28 pm to
Chicken is spot on. He will never be at Bama. Too much water under that bridge. Plus his schtick doesn’t play well there. The NFL is the threat, but again, it is going to have to be the right owner. Not many would tolerate his social media posts or comments. Very corporate approach there and Lane is not corporate ….yet.
Posted by moneyg
Member since Jun 2006
61873 posts
Posted on 12/1/25 at 12:29 pm to
Bama is one of the few better jobs.

He’s coached there.

Having said that, I don’t know if he’s go to a Bama. It would depend on whether he’s accomplishing what he wants at LSU.

He can leave a legacy at LSU that he can’t at Bama. It’s been done before at Bama.
Posted by TheGeauxt9
South Louisiana
Member since May 2021
331 posts
Posted on 12/1/25 at 12:31 pm to
You could almost argue that the pressure is greater in Tuscaloosa, only because they're still stuck with the expectations of every single year nattys for the most part. Yes, LSU has significant pressure to win it all, but we are used to the gaps between ours, we are more concerned with staying in the run and not having 6-6 & 7-5 seasons, we want to stay atop the SEC and be competitive as hell
This post was edited on 12/1/25 at 1:37 pm
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